Bhubaneswar, Nov. 7 -- More than 300 women launched a protest against an illegal liquor unit in Baripadar village under Dongriguda Gram Panchayat in Dabugam block of Nabarangpur on Friday. They allegedly set fire to equipment and other materials inside the premises.

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Armed with sticks and batons, the women stormed the liquor unit and allegedly vandalised its premises before setting fire to materials used for liquor production.

The liquor unit had reportedly remained officially closed since April this year after its licence renewal failed. Only two to three employees were present at the premises to look after the furniture, equi...